Hop Odyssey: Nugget Single Hop
Green Flash Brewing Co.

Hop Odyssey: Nugget Single HopHop Odyssey: Nugget Single Hop
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From:
Green Flash Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.82 | pDev: 6.54%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
50
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 01, 2017
Added:
Aug 19, 2016
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  14
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Rated: 3.81 by hazedandconfused13 from Mississippi

Jul 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.73 by Donkster46 from Washington

May 31, 2017
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Reviewed by Act25 from New Jersey

3.93/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
As dales pale fan, I wanted to like this and I did, as I do most from Green Flash.

A) Pours an amber orange body with moderate white head that settles into a lace and a long-lived patch.

S) The juicy and herbal hop with abundant citrus and pine. Citrus: orange peel, melon, grapefruit, and lemon.

T) Follows aroma, the juicy and herbal hop forward notes of citrus and pine. Continuing with pine and grass, above cracker malt base. Balanced and complex.

F) Medium bodied and carbonation. Crisp, juicy, drying.

O) Almost perfect, prefer more bite.
Mar 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by EnthusedAboutBeer from New Jersey

Feb 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by duvel1979 from District of Columbia

Feb 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by MJSJr from California

Jan 04, 2017
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.92/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
a great pale ale, on the edge of ipa, super fresh, and one of the better single hop beers i have had from green flash in this series. on tap at federal, its clear and golden color, over an inch of white head, fine retention in the iced pint glass, and lots of carbonation, really nice looking glass of ale here. aroma of tangerine and grassy hop bitterness, pretty complete spectrum for a single varietal, and the flavor matches that completeness. more citrus than i usually think about when i think about nugget hops, there must be a serious late kettle and dry hop on, tangerine and even fresh pineapple from it, this beer is super fresh, almost juicy in this way. the grain base is minimally flavorful, maybe a pinch of crystal malt here, but its dry and light and just right for the hops, beautiful delicate balance. tangerine again, average bitterness, this is really hoppy pale ale, almost ipa in that way, its entirely hop driven with a flavorless yeast and such a light grain profile. green flash sure knows how to do their hoppy stuff, and this is a great one. i never really think about nugget as a sexy fruity hop like this, it certainly has fallen out of vogue, but what a unique flavor it has. cool of green flash to feature it in this way!
Dec 22, 2016
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Reviewed by MeanMotaScootah from California

3.77/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A decent pale ale - more on the malty than the hoppy. The carb seems a tad high which adds to the hoppiness level. The flavor is sharp and spicy but not overbearing. The hop profile is herbal not citrus - a bit sticky, lingers on the finish in the back of the mouth. I love trying single hop beers because the hops character comes through loud and clear when you isolate one hop. I picked this sixer at my local TJs for a mere $7.99.
Dec 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Dec 10, 2016
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Reviewed by AndrewMichael from Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
12 oz bottle poured in a pint glass. The single hop pale ales Hop Odyssey this year just aren't really doing it for me. I enjoyed last year's Hop Odyssey much more. Decent, balanced beer, but just looking for more.
Nov 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by CaptDavyJones from New York

Nov 12, 2016
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

3.54/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Type: 12-oz. bottle
Glass: Modern Times willybecher pint glass
From: Trader Joe’s in La Mesa (San Diego), Calif.
Price: $1.34
Purchased: Oct. 26, 2016
Consumed: Oct. 26, 2016
Reviewed as: American Pale Ale
Misc.: Best by Jan. 27, 2017

Green Flash is so hit and miss for me, but looking forward to a single-hop beer, especially Nugget. Pretty unusual for a single-hop pale ale though. Expecting to get those bitter woody notes that I usually get with Nugget.

Poured a light amber clear color with two fingers of khaki white froth head. Lots of bubble streams coming up from the bottom of the glass. Below average watery lacing. Decent retention. (Sight - 3.50)

Smelled fairly boozy from a couple of feet away. Getting closer got woody cedar, floral and a lot of fruits - purple grape, pear, peach and light apple. Also a touch of resin. (Smell - 3.75)

Taste was not as good as the nose. Got bitter woody cedar, which pretty much shut out everything else. After a few more sips got unsweetened iced tea, honey, pear and lemon zest. Very dry. (Taste - 3.50)

Light body. Thin-to-oily texture. Average carbonation. Abrupt, woody, bitter finish. (Feel - 3.25)

Maybe I don’t enjoy Nugget as much as I thought. This was very dry, woody and bitter. I think this hop needs some friends. (Overall - 3.50)

3.54 | 80 | B
Nov 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Nov 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by John_Beeryman from Virginia

Nov 10, 2016
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.46/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12 oz bottle, marked best by 27 Jan 17

clear dark golden in color, thin white head. aroma is piney, grassy flavors. caramel malt flavor mixed with the herbal earthy flavors. fairly bitter. thin to medium bodied, higher carbonation.
Nov 06, 2016
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Rated by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Tasted in a Spiegelau IPA glass and a Rastal Teku from a 12 oz bottle on November 5, 2016.
Nov 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by broadway848 from New York

Nov 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by InfernoBoss from California

Nov 05, 2016
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Rated by bnes09 from Illinois

4.07/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very nice lacing. Piney.
Nov 05, 2016
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Reviewed by MattyG85 from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a chalice.

Appearance: Pours a bright amber orange with a moderate amount of bubbles. Slight finger of off white head that settles into a thin creamy patch.

Smell: A juicy and herbal hop forward aroma with some citrus and pine. Citrus hop hints of orange peel, melon, grapefruit, and lemon along with some peach and pear. Herbal hops with some hints of pine and grass. Malt hints of caramel, grains, and cracker with some yeast. A solid aroma.

Taste: Like it smells, a juicy and herbal hop forward taste with notes of citrus fruit and pine. Upfront citrus hop notes of orange peel, grapefruit, lemon, and melon. Subtle notes of peach and pear. Herbal notes of pine and some grass. Background malt notes of caramel, cracker, and grains along with yeast. A pretty solid taste.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Crisp, juicy, and drying.

Overall: A pretty solid Single Hop Pale Ale. Nice citrus and herbal hop notes.
Nov 03, 2016
Hop Odyssey: Nugget Single Hop from Green Flash Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 50 ratings